Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

My husband was sentenced to 7 years in prison and has to serve about 5 of it. I was wondering if there was anyway we could get a sentence reduction? He talked to a legal advisor in there and they said he has good grounds for one. The judge who sentenced him has retired.


Asked on 8/10/11, 3:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

So, have your husband write a letter to the Circuit Court

involved in the matter outlining all the good and persuasive reasons

as to why your husband should now receive a reduction in the sentence which was originally handed down to him by the jurist of that court who has now gone into retirement.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 9:19 am
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Additional comment to above answer: This letter could be addressed

to whomever is now designated as the chief judge of the court.

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Answered on 8/16/11, 12:28 pm


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